NYS Bathing Facilities Level III and IV Aquatic Supervsion Staff Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation* (CPR) Certification

Fact Sheet – February 2009

Level III and IV Aquatic Supervisory Staff are required to possess American Red Cross (ARC) Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certifications (except when staff are employed at bathing facilities that are part of a temporary residence or campground). As a result of changes to ARC's curriculum, Community CPR is no longer taught. Current ARC certifications are listed as acceptable equivalents.

Provider Certification Title
CODE STANDARD
American Red Cross
  • Community CPR
ACCEPTED COURSES
American Heart Association
  • Heartsaver CPR
  • Heartsaver AED1
American Red Cross
  • CPR-Adult, Child and Infant
  • CPR/AED-Adult plus CPR-Child and Infant
  • CPR/AED Adult and Child plus CPR-Infant
Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI - formerly AAOS)
  • Adult and Pediatric CPR
  • Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED
EMS Safety Services, Inc.
  • CPR
Medic First Aid2
  • "Medic First Aid Basic" and "Medic First Aid Infant and Child Supplement"2,3
  • Medic First Aid Care Plus CPR2,4

*ANNUAL CPR recertification is required, regardless of the expiration date shown on the card.

ARC CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and its equivalents exceed the requirements for ARC Community CPR and are also acceptable for Level III and IV Aquatic Supervisory staff. A complete list of these courses can be found on the Fact Sheet entitled "Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification for NYS Children's Camps and NYS Bathing Facilities."

  1. Certification available as traditional classroom/skills practice course, or optionally with CD/DVD-based learning followed by AHA instructor-supervised skill practice and testing (Heartsaver AED Anytime).
  2. Medic First Aid cards must be accompanied by a "Successful Evaluation Certificate" which indicates that the individual has passed written and performance evaluations.
  3. Individuals must possess certification in both courses to qualify.
  4. The card must indicate that Adult, Infant, and Child Skills were taught.